HSE Lead - Infrastructure - Major Projects

Reporting to the HSE Manager, the HSE Lead will be responsible for leading the development and continuous improvement of the HSE Management program on a major infrastructure project. The role is part of the East Harbour Transit Hub Alliance, which is designing and building a new railway station that will connect 3 different rail lines and improve the daily commute of thousands of riders. This position is based at the site office, 415 Eastern Ave, Toronto.

Responsibilities

Support a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the project; Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Joint Venture HSE Management Program; Work with the Project Leadership Team to ensure the organization's HSE Program is implemented consistently across the project; Provide leadership, coaching and direction to the project HSE team to ensure the achievement of the HSE KPI's as identified within the project HSE Program; Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure HSE standards are communicated, implemented and measured; Accountable for leading a team of EHS professionals within assigned scope and support with the development of EHS personnel through on-going coaching, mentoring; Notifies management of compliance issues associated with the work and assists in the development and implementation of corrective actions; Inspect work sites to evaluate ongoing work conditions to ensure compliance with Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety standards; Conducts audits, inspections, incident investigations and lead Serious Incident Investigations; Oversee & coordinate internal and/or external audits; Participate in sub-contractor safety prequalification process and ensure subcontractors and employees comply with safety standards; Participates and/or lead various project / operational safety meetings; Ensures safety metrics are regularly compiled, trended, and reviewed with Project Management and Operational Leadership; Liaise with external parties such as government inspectors, sub-contractors, and public as required

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health and Safety: bachelor's degree, community college or equivalent experience in the H&S field, Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) or equivalent; Experience delivering EHS Training programs to individuals and groups; Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); National Construction Safety Officer Certificate; 10+ years' Health and Safety field experience; Comprehensive working knowledge of OH&S/OSHA Acts and Regulations; Possess a broad knowledge of local government Health & Safety Acts, Policies, Regulations and Industry Standards as they apply to the construction industry; Thorough knowledge and experience in health and safety management systems and program implementation; Skilled in managing internal auditing programs; Ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities; Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy, excellent verbal, and written communication skills; Understanding of Workers Compensation and return-to-work programs; Adaptable and flexible to an ever-changing environment; Sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; Able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment; Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them; Strong organization, analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail